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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 924.48 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 924.48 and 373.28 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 924.48 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/924.48 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 924.48 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 345,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,085.27/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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